Coming up: Star Wars: The Complete Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 3

Out Sept. 25, 2015.
The original Star Wars comic-book saga concludes! Savor an all-action adaptation of Star Wars: Episode VI - The Return of the Jedi, and fi nd out what happens after the Battle of Endor! Luke, Leia and their allies seek to establish a new galactic government - but Imperial Forces still stand in the way. When Darth Vader falls, a Dark Lady will rise! Meanwhile, Han Solo and Chewbacca head to Wookiee World! The Ewoks go to war! And tragedy strikes close to C-3PO - could it be that even a droid can cry? Plus: a cornucopia of Star Wars rarities - including exclusive stories only published in the UK!

COLLECTING: STAR WARS 79-107, ANNUAL 3; RETURN OF THE JEDI 1-4; MATERIAL FROM PIZZAZZ 1-16; MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS WEEKLY (UK) 60, 94-99, 104-115; MATERIAL FROM EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (UK) #149, 151, 153-157; MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS (UK) 159

Video find: Petula Clark sings "Downtown"



New music releases May 18, 2015: Hot Chip; Paul Weller; Brian Wilson; Annette Funicello; Connie Stevens, more

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Why Make Sense? by Hot Chip





DVD and Blu-ray new releases May 19, 2015: Doctor Who; It - The Terror From Beyond; Evil Eye

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Doctor Who: The Cybermen (DVD)


Pop focus: The illustrious Jim Steranko

We've focused on Steranko's S.H.I.E.L.D. art for Marvel Comics, and his paperback covers featuring "The Shadow." This is a more general look at his art, mainly magazine illustrations and posters, that displays his distinctive graphic style.

Enjoy!